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Each month the FCCG creates and posts a new web letter that speaks to different topics and areas of concern regarding problem gambling within the state of Florida. Topics range from resources available to tips regarding responsible gambling. The sole purpose is to educate and create discussion surrounding the state of gambling in Florida and the resources that are available to help those in need. Click here to download!

Posted by:
Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling on
November 19, 2018, 4:33 pm

Each month the FCCG creates and posts a new web letter that speaks to different topics and areas of concern regarding problem gambling within the state of Florida. Topics range from resources available to tips regarding responsible gambling. The sole purpose is to educate and create discussion surrounding the state of gambling in Florida and the resources that are available to help those in need. Click here to download!

Posted by:
Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling on
October 17, 2018, 10:55 am

Each month the FCCG creates and posts a new web letter that speaks to different topics and areas of concern regarding problem gambling within the state of Florida. Topics range from resources available to tips regarding responsible gambling. The sole purpose is to educate and create discussion surrounding the state of gambling in Florida and the resources that are available to help those in need. Click here to download!

Posted by:
Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling on
September 12, 2018, 8:51 am

The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) joins the National Council on Problem Gambling by calling upon Nintendo® of America and McDonald’s® to stop marketing their Slot Machine Super Mario™ toy to children in McDonald’s® Happy Meals®. Click here to download the press release!

Posted by:
Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling on
August 17, 2018, 2:52 pm

Self Assessment Quiz

1. Do you find yourself reliving past gambling experiences, planning the next venture, or thinking of ways to get money to gamble?

Yes
No

2. Do you need to gamble with increasing amounts of money in order to feel the excitement?

Yes
No

3. Do you become restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop gambling?

Yes
No

4. Do you gamble as a way of escaping from problems or relieving guilt, anxiety or depression?

Yes
No

5. Do you often return another day in order to get even or chase your losses after gambling?

Yes
No

6. Do you lie to family members, friends, therapist, or others to conceal the extent of involvement with gambling?

Yes
No

7. Have you jeopardized or lost a significant relationship, job, educational or career opportunity because of gambling?

Yes
No

8. Do you rely on others to provide money to relieve a desperate financial situation caused by gambling?

Yes
No

9. Do you attempt to control, cut back or stop gambling but are unable to do so?

Yes
No

Loved Ones Assessment Quiz

Find out your risk percentage by answering these simple questions

1. Are you frustrated with someone in your life who is gambling?

Yes
No

2. Are you afraid of how gambling is affecting your life?

Yes
No

3. Are you having financial difficulties because of gambling?

Yes
No

4. Is someone you care about lying to you about gambling?

Yes
No

5. Do you feel helpless about gambling and not know what to do?

Yes
No

6. Do you want to change your life but don’t know how?

Yes
No

7. Do you feel emotionally detached due to gambling in your life?

Yes
No

8. Do you feel that all family or social activities revolve around gambling?

Yes
No

9. Are the issues of gambling making you feel depressed?

Yes
No

10. Do you feel physically ill when you think about your situation?

Yes
No

11. Do you feel pressure and stress because of gambling in your life?

Yes
No

12. Do you think about ending your marriage or relationship due to gambling?

Yes
No

13. Do you ever feel that the problems due to gambling are hopeless?

Yes
No

Youth / Student Assessment Quiz

Your responses to the previous questions indicate you disagree with some practices that are typically considered healthy when gambling. Please continue with the following questions that ask about problems people sometimes encounter when gambling.

It seems like you have established some good boundaries around gambling behaviors. Please continue with the following questions that ask about problems people sometimes encounter when gambling.

Below are a number of statements about gambling thoughts or behaviors. Please select a response for each question that best describes your level of agreement with the statement. Only circle one response per statement, and please be sure to answer every question.

The following three brief questionnaires are designed to help you look at your own gambling, and identify whether you may be at risk for gambling-related problems. Should you have questions or desire further assistance after completing the self-assessment, please use our online chat or call our 24/7, confidential, and multilingual HelpLine at: 888-ADMIT-IT (236-4848).

1. How many times have you gambled in the past 12 months?

I have not gambled.
I gamble 1-2 times a year.
I gamble 3-5 times a year.
I gamble 6-11 times a year.

I gamble 1-3 times a month.
I gamble once a week.
I gamble 2-3 times a week.
I gamble every day or nearly every day.

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Below are a number of statements about gambling thoughts or behaviors. Please select a response for each question that best describes your level of agreement with the statement. Only select one response per statement, and please be sure to answer every question.

Gambling Attitudes and Activities and Questionnaire1

1. Gambling is one of several leisure activities I do for entertainment or fun.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agreee

2. I understand on average, I will likely lose more money than I will win over the course of my gambling activities.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agreee

3. I set reasonable limits on the amount of money I will bet when I gamble and am able to stick to limits I establish for myself.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agreee

4. I gamble with my own money and refrain from borrowing money from others or gambling with money obtained from credit (e.g. credit cards, loans, borrowing money from others).

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agreee

5. I limit my gambling to money that I can afford to lose.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agreee

6. I am able to talk openly and honestly with family, friends, or loved ones about my gambling behaviors, wins, losses, and the amount of money I bet when gambling.

1. During the past 12 months, have you become restless, irritable, or anxious in any attempts you’ve made to stop/cut down on gambling?

Yes
No

2. During the past 12 months, have you tried to keep your family or friends from knowing how much you gambled?

Yes
No

3. During the past 12 months, have you had financial trouble as a result of your gambling that required you to get help with living expenses or other financial obligations from family, friends, or roommates?

Our Mission

" The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) is committed to increasing public awareness about problem and compulsive gambling. The FCCG provides services and support to residents in need of assistance, as well as to professionals and others servicing this population. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and is one of more than 35 affiliates of the National Council on Problem Gambling."